“Friendship” will be on exhibit May 2nd – May 31st. The artist open house is a free community event that will feature an artist demonstration, live music, light refreshments and mini-tours of the theater. Visitors will take trips through the costume and prop room, the tech loft, the main stage, the makeup room, the studio, and the shop, while discussing some of the history and mystery of the Brooks Theater.
Good People – Military Matinee
Join Oceanside Theatre Company for our Military Matinee on Sunday, May 14 at 2 p.m. as we honor our local veterans and members of the military. As a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing arts and culture to North County, we are proud to offer two free tickets per military ID for this special performance. Use the code OTCBlueStar at checkout and be sure to bring your military ID to Will Call to collect your tickets. Tickets are subject to availability, so reserve your seats early. For more information about our Military Matinee program, visit OceansideTheatre.org.
Adjoin’s March Mixer
MIX, MINGLE, & NETWORK with other San Diego professionals
Ad-Join us for a fun filled evening and learn more about how Adjoin supports at-risk veteran families and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at the upcoming March Mixer.
Enjoy playing games, food, and drinks while learning more about our services and programs!
Your ticket includes complimentary drinks (wine, beer, soda) and lite bite appetizers & treats.
2023 Annual Unity Luncheon
We are thrilled to announce that Jean Guerrero will be joining us as the keynote speaker for the 2023 Annual Unity Luncheon. As an accomplished journalist and writer, Jean has made a significant impact on Latinx representation in the media, and we are honored to have her share her insights and experiences with us.
We hope you can join us!
For more information, please send an email to tzavala@chicanofederation.org
“Take a Chance” Art Opening
Discover a new perspective with the dozens of artists who took a chance and submitted their paintings to OTC’s Brooks Theater Gallery for our March exhibit. Debuting before the preview show of “Lucky Stiff,” the art opening is a free event offering live music and an artist demo.
Successful Fundraising Events & Sponsorships Workshop
Get your organization poised for success with both fundraising events and sponsorships! These two half-day workshops, led by 20-year nonprofit event producer A.J. Steinberg, CFRE, are the perfect way to get your nonprofit ready to succeed with both.
It is highly encouraged to take both of the workshops together in order to maximize the impact of the training. Lunch will be provided for those taking both workshops and there is a $50 discount for taking both workshops together.
Details of Successful Events workshop: 9am-12:30pm, March 7, 2023
Nonprofits devote enormous amounts of time and resources annually to their fundraising events, yet each year they are frustrated by the lack of return on their investment.
Now is the time to break that cycle of frustration and give your events a fresh start by learning the strategies, tips, and resources used by professional event planners to create engaging and profitable events.
In this workshop we will walk you step-by-step through:
- Starting Out Right
- Event Committees & Honorees
- Finding & Managing Volunteers
- The Secret to Engaging Events
- Running Your Events Like a Pro
- Turning Guests into Donors
This workshop will give you the tools to create events that engage and inspire with less stress in the planning phases.
Details of Successful Sponsorships Workshop: 1:30pm-4:30pm, March 7, 2023
SPONSORSHIPS! Organizations want them and need them, but lack the know-how and training to prospect them, attract their attention, and keep sponsors happy. In this workshop A.J. Steinberg, CFRE, of Queen Bee Fundraising will walk you through the steps to take to get your organization primed for sponsorship dollars.
In this workshop you will learn:
- What sponsors are looking for
- What your organization has to offer
- How to craft professional-quality marketing materials
- How to prospect and solicit potential sponsors
- How to treat sponsors like VIPs so they sign on year-after-year.
About the presenter, AJ. Steinberg, CFRE, of Queen Bee Fundraising
With over 20 years’ experience as a nonprofit event planner and engagement strategist, A.J. Steinberg has produced over 100 successful events and raised millions of dollars for organizations with her Los Angeles-based production company. In 2015 A.J. launched Queen Bee Fundraising to share the art of nonprofit event planning and engagement strategies with organizations worldwide. She is a recognized topic expert, and presents on subjects such as nonprofit event planning, event sponsorships, committee and volunteer leadership, generational giving, and guest engagement.
Hunt For Art
There are many hidden art treasures in Escondido to be found, and we will discover them All. The treasure hunt/scavenger hunt gives you clues to finding them. But just to be fair, we will all leave at the same time. You will be given your first clue Saturday evening at 4:00 PM online. Then the next one is at the next location.
Upon finding and arriving, you will find the next clue, and so on. Each week we will discover hidden treasures about Escondido art and the artist that make it. Each hunt will take somewhere between 1 to 5 hours depending on you and your team.
You may choose to find the clue, and then quickly move on to the next clue, or you may want to simply stay awhile and enjoy the art at that clue’s location and then move on to the next one. You may opt to stay and enjoy the venue (Your 1st drink is on me and the theater tickets are paid for as well.) Teamwork is encouraged although not mandatory. The object is to have fun discovering Escondido’s hidden art treasures.
You will receive the link to the first clue online, and after your spot is reserved. All the other clues will be found in one of the hidden treasures in Escondido. You can take part in as many hunts as you like. They all start Saturday evening at 4:00 PM online, where you will be given your first clue for the night.
A donation will be made in your name after you pay for your entry to the Southern Sudanese Community Center of San Diego. Thank you for your participation. Good luck and have fun!
Your ticket gives you admission to hidden art treasures, admission to a few of the locations like the theater, and a glass of wine (if you are 21 years old.) You will receive your 1st clue at the start of the event on Saturday night at 4:00 PM.
Hunt For Art
There are many hidden art treasures in Escondido to be found, and we will discover them All. The treasure hunt/scavenger hunt gives you clues to finding them. But just to be fair, we will all leave at the same time. You will be given your first clue Saturday evening at 4:00 PM online. Then the next one is at the next location.
Upon finding and arriving, you will find the next clue, and so on. Each week we will discover hidden treasures about Escondido art and the artist that make it. Each hunt will take somewhere between 1 to 5 hours depending on you and your team.
You may choose to find the clue, and then quickly move on to the next clue, or you may want to simply stay awhile and enjoy the art at that clue’s location and then move on to the next one. You may opt to stay and enjoy the venue (Your 1st drink is on me and the theater tickets are paid for as well.) Teamwork is encouraged although not mandatory. The object is to have fun discovering Escondido’s hidden art treasures.
You will receive the link to the first clue online, and after your spot is reserved. All the other clues will be found in one of the hidden treasures in Escondido. You can take part in as many hunts as you like. They all start Saturday evening at 4:00 PM online, where you will be given your first clue for the night.
A donation will be made in your name after you pay for your entry to the Southern Sudanese Community Center of San Diego. Thank you for your participation. Good luck and have fun!
Your ticket gives you admission to hidden art treasures, admission to a few of the locations like the theater, and a glass of wine (if you are 21 years old.) You will receive your 1st clue at the start of the event on Saturday night at 4:00 PM.
For the Love of Learning: STEMposium
Early childhood education profoundly impacts how children perform in school and fare in adulthood. From navigating social relationships to problem-solving and creative thinking, investing in our children’s futures is more important than ever.
STEM and social-emotional learning in early childhood education lay the groundwork for countless skills children will need as they get older and become contributing community members. With the proper access and approach, educators and mentors can present children with learning opportunities where they can discover their own individual talents, tap into sources of inspiration and encouragement, and spark an innate love of learning.
Designed to spark your love of learning and stretch your thinking, we will explore the science behind early childhood education fundamentals and some of the latest advancements in the field. Registration includes a full day of learning from experts in the field, lunch, a museum tour, and a plenary networking session.
Adopt-a-Family Fundraiser
Please Join us on November 12th, 2022 from 3:00-6:00pm for the Adopt-a-Family Fundraiser. This family friendly event will feature a foundation hosted reception. Your ticket purchase will provide access to our hosted reception, featuring small and large platter appetizer bites, and two drink tokens, which will be redeemable for any draft beer, house wine, hard seltzer, and non-alcoholic beverages.
The Adopt-a-Family program spreads holiday cheer to clients of the San Diego Regional Center who are without family support or experiencing severe hardship. Through this program the foundation provides $50 gift cards during the holiday season, to qualified San Diego Regional Center clients who need a little extra support to have a joyous holiday season for their families.
Please join us in our efforts to make it a joyous holiday season for people with special needs!